Dark Sky Tours
The Dark Sky Tour introduces visitors to the basics of astronomy, beginning with our moon and moving out through the solar system into our galaxy. The tour consists of a mix of naked-eye and telescopic objects including special features and objects of interest. You will learn about our moon, the solar system and how to find your way around the night sky by identifying key constellations. We also discuss the basics on the life of a star including regions of star-birth. Binoculars will also be available for general sky-viewing.
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The Orion nebula
Tours are run from a farm location less than 5 minutes' drive from Naseby, where observing equipment will already be set up. Transportation can be provided (small fee applies).
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Newtonian telescopes are used, both manual and tracking. All instruments incorporate 200mm diameter mirrors. Binoculars are also provided.
Dark sky tours info and pricing:
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Group sizes are restricted to between 4 and 10 per group, minimum age 8 years. Smaller groups can be accommodated for a minimum charge of $195 (excluding transport).
Tours are of approx 1 hour duration.
Cost is $35 per child (under 16 yrs), $75 per adult. (A small transport fee to the observation site may apply.)
Tours begin 1 ¼ hours after sunset, but are subject to weather conditions.